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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-16
Irish Emissaries Visit the President.

lins and McShane called on the president yesterday to present to him Sir Thomas H Grattan Esmonde and Hon. Arthur O'Con- nor. There was no speech making on either side. When the visitors arrived the cabinet was in session. They were shown into the private library, and were scarcely seated be fore the president entered. He received his visitors very cordially. MT. Collins intro duced them, and an informal conversation ensued. Mir. Collins said that the visit was merely social, and had no political signif cance
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-16
Our Growing Nation.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-There is every in- dication to believe that the territories of Dakota, Washington, Montana and, possi- bly, Utah, will be admitted into statehood While Utah has adopted new constitution which prohibits the perpetuity of polygamy within the territory, congress will make the provision that in the event of the territory $ admission into the union of states, that clause of the constitution cannot be dis turbed with out the consent of congress. It matters not, however, if they are admitted at this session, they will not be granted the right of national franchise until 1892.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-16
It Looks Like Robbery and Murder.

PITTsBURG, Dec. 16.-The eastern express Mo- 9, on the Pittsburg. Cincinnati and St Louis railroad, ran over a man lying on the track near Xenia, O., early Wednesday morn ing. The train was stopped, and the mangled remains removed from under the engine. In the pockets were found letters addressed to Thomas McCabe, Xenia, O., and another ready for mailing, addressed Jack McCabe, Xenia, O. The man was elegantly dressed, and had evidently been robbed of his jewelry and cash. Marks on his body bore evidence of an assault. Life was extinct before the train reached Cedarville, where the remains were left.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-16

Island B. A. Sumner, of Minnesota, and Dr. Henry D. Butler, of New Jersey.
 The following are the two most important committees agreed upon by the clubs of the several states and territories, and after the announcement from the platform the con- vention adjourned until to-day:
 Committee on Resolutions-Alabama, J. H. Harkless; Arizonas A. l.. Morrison; Con- necticut, N. D. Sperry; Dakota, A. B. Cup till: Delaware, F. B.. Book; District of Columbia, Simon Wolff; Illinois, D. H. Hammer; Indiana, J. c. New; Iowa, J. A. Kasson; Kansas, c. c. Baker; Kentucky, S. D. Pinkerton; Maryland, G. T. Baggs; llas. sachusetts, Asa French; Minnesota, B. G.. Hay; Maine, J. H. Manley; Michigan, Col. J. Atkinson; Nebraska, R. w. Breckenridge: New Jersey, Robert Baldwin, Jr.; New York, w. H. Williams; New Hampshire, O. c. Moore; Ohio, Frank Conover; Pennsyl vania, Charles E. Smith: Virginia, Garter Harrison; Rhode Island, Alonzo Williams: Vermont, G, w. Hoker; West Virginia, N B. Scott; Wisconsin, C. E. Bull; Tennessee, l.. c. Houck; Washington territory, Watson c. Squires.
 - Committee on Plans for the Permanent Organization of Clubs.-Alabama, S. R. Lummiery; Arizona, A. l.. Morrison; Con. necticut, A. c. Cussman; Dakota, J. T.
 
 of Columbia, E.. w. Fox; Illinois, A. J. Lester; Indiana, J. H. Huston; Iowa. J. S. Clarkson; Kansas, R. M. Crane; Kentucky E. D. Warfield; Maryland, Dr. McMurdy Massachusetts, c. J. Moves; Minnesota, C. w. Johnson; Maine, F. H. Clerken; Mich igan, Henry Howard; Nebraska, R. w. Breckenridge; New Jersey, c. Burroughs New York, E. T. O'Connor; New Hamp- shire, Charles Holman; Ohio, James Boyle Pennsylvania, William Thornton; Virginia c. w. Harris. Rhode Island, H. R. Barker Vermont, G. c. Noble; West Virginia, B. P. Morgan; Wisconsin, w. S. Field: Ten. nessee, A. H. Hawkes.; Washington Terri tory, w. c. Squires.
 The New York state representation in the body is as follows: G. s. Batcheller, com mittee on credentials; E. T. Bartlett, on per manent organizations; N. H. Williams, or resolutions; Seward A. Symonds, vice-presi dent; Eugene F. O'Connor, on permanent organization of the league, and B. A. Mer ritt, on rules. t-.
 The general committe on resolutions met at o'clock, and organized by electing Johr A. Kasson, of Iowa, ex-minister to Austria chairman, and l.. D. Pinkerton, of Kentucky secretary. They cleared their slate of busi ness for the day by appointing sub-com mittee, with instructions to draft series o resolutions and submit them to the genera committed at a meeting to be held at the Republican club rooms in West Twenty eighth street, at 9:15 this morning. Tht subcommittee are John A. Kasson, of Iowa Charles Emory Smith, of philadelphia, Col John Atkinson, of Michigan, N. D. Sperry of Connecticut, and l.. c. Houck, of Ten nessee.
 The committee on permanent organization resolved unanimously to propose United States Senator William M. Evarts, of Nev York, for permanent chairman of the con xention. Meetings of the committees c,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-16
Anti-SalOon Republicans.

SYRACUSE, Dec. 16.-The annual meeting of the New York State League Anti-Saloon Republicans began at Music hall yesterday afternoon. Col. B. P. Hill, of Brooklyn, presided. There was good attendance, in- ciuding representative men from all parts of the state. An address of welcome to the city by J. B. Brooks was responded to by the chairman. The sessions will continue two days, closing with mass meeting
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-16
Postmasters Who Want Larger

POstmasters Who Want Larger Salaries.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 16-The convention of third and fourth class postmasters met at o'clock yesterday morning and enlarged the national committee by making it consist of three members from each state instead ot one, as heretofore. The convention then took a recess The national committee held 8 meeting and selected the following officers for the ensuing year: F. w. Williams, o1 Iowa, chairman;J. T. Brady, of Indiana and w. c. Scandland, of Illinois, secretaries w. F. Kimball, of New Hampshire, treas urer. At the evening session committee of five was appointed to present to congre.y the draft of the proposed bill for increasin; their compensation, and to urge its passage The convention then adjourned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-16
Governor Gorcon's Son Married.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-The marriage of Miss Georgia Kilbourn, the eldest daughter of MT. HalIet Kilbourn, to MT. Frank Cor don, son of Governor Gordon, of Georgia, took place at noon yesterday at St. Johns church. Governor Gordon, Mrs. and Miss Gordon and 8 large party of southern friends of ths groom were present. Subsequent to the ceremonies at the church there was 0 brilliant reception at the Portland.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-16
A Young Woman's Suicide.

ROCHESTER, N. Y., Dec. 16.-Miss Abby Gebart, aged 21 years, of Honedge, Ontario county, committed suicide last evening. No reason is known for her action. Her two sisters were attending wedding two miles distant at the time. She was expected to attend, but for some reason changed her mind, and in the absence of her sisters took dose of aconite and died before they could reach her
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-16
OHIO CHANGERS
They Want the Tariff of 1887 Restored
 and Taxation Reduced.

and Taxation Reduced.
 CANTON, O, Dec 16.-The State Grange in session here to-day adopted resolution demanding legislation to prevent the school book monopoly; also one opposing placing raw material on the free list and against further reduction of the wool tariff like wise asking the restoration of the tariff of 1867. The convention also recommended an amendment to the patent laws to pro tect innocent purchasers and opposed the repeal of the oleomargarine law. It de- clared the time had arrived when United States senators should be elected by the people and urged Congress to reduce taxes and prevent surplus revenue, and to keep out anarchists, criminals and paupers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-16
REVIVAL OF THE WAR SCARE.

The Continental Press Agitated over the
 Russo-German Relations.
 LONDON, Dec 16-Latest publications of the St Petersburg, Vienna and Berlin press on the Russo German relations have caused a revival of war scare. Continental ex- changes are agitated and depressed. Un- certainty as to what may happen checks business and causes general losing of pub lie confidence
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-16
His Life Crashed Out,

BALTIMORE, Dec. ,6.-Wiliiam Dunlap met with horri le dsath yesterday. He attempted to jump from a drawbridge that was being thrown out of street line and was caught between the bridge and the abutment.
 His body was drawn through space of five and one-half ineles, and was wedged in there His intestines were exposed and he was terribly lacerated. He died last night.
 Dunlap came from New York state Q few
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-16
YOUNG SWEETS TRIAL.

and Impairment of Mind
 Set Up as the Defence.
 HARTFORD, Dec. 16.-In the Swift mur- der trial to-day the defence introduced evil dence tending to show that Swift was al- ways weak-minded and had beer drunk four weeks successively previous to the murder of his young wife.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-16
Senator Evarts to Preside.

NEW YORK, Dec 16-The committees appointed yesterday by the Republican Club have been perfected that the order of business at to-day's meeting was speed ily resumed. The committee on perma- nent organization decided to present Sena- tor Evarts for permanent chairman. Other committee rel orts are ready
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-16
Murderer Showers on Trial.

LEBANON, Pa., Dec 16.-The trial of Will jam Showers for murdering his two grand sons, at Annville, some months ago, was be- gun yesterday. A great crowd of country people is in attendance. The alleged object of the murders was to get the children out of the way so that Showers could more easily marry Betsy Sargent, his mistress.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-16
The House Committee on Rules.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-Prominent mem bers of the house say that the committee on rules will probably be announced to-day or tomorrow. From the best information ob- tainable it is believed that the committee will consist of Messrs. Carlisle, Randall, Mills, Reed and Cannon or Brown.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-16
Hirhwayman Rose Convicted,

KINGSTON, N. Y., Dec. 16.-Frank Rose. the leader of the gang which committed the bold highway robbery and burglary at Riff ton, Ulster county, was found guilty yester day afternoon of robbery in the first degree after trial which lasted about three days The maximum punishment for the crime ii twenty years, and the lowest ten years
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-16
Mrs. Robinson,s Defense.

BOSTON, Dec. 16.-The theory outlined by the defense in the trial of Mrs. Robinson as shown by the woman's testimony yesterday, is that Dg. Beers did the wholesale poisoning with which Mrs. Robinson is charged. Ii will be claimed that he administered the poison in medicines prescribed for the victims
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-16
Disastrous Fire in St. Augustine.

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla, Dec. 16.-A fire originating in c. F. Hamblin's paint store yesterday destroyed the Hamblin and Cor don blocks, the city hall, city market and public offices. Total loss, $1S5,0OO. The buildings were mostly frame. The Ponce de Leon and St. George hotels were threatened but were saved. The burned buildings were lightly insured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-16
Death of Governor BodweII.

HALLowELL, Me-, Dec. Ex-Governor Bod we'll died yesterday morning, aged 70 years. His death was caused by congestion of the lungs, resulting from exposure and over work. The dead governors family have received condolences by cable from MT. Blaine. The duties of governor were form ally assumed by MT. Marble at 10 a. m.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-16
Rowdy "Knights and Ladies'"

CHICAGO, Dec. 16.-At Buettler's hall, Wednesday night, during the meeting of a lodge of Knights and Ladies of Honor, a fight arose between factions over the distri- button of funds, and chairs and other ar ticles were thrown at each other. The police raided the place, capturing ten men and eight women, who were locked up. All were soon bailed out
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-16

the lungs. Father Riordan had never before needed the services of a doc tor. He possessed Ae best of health, and was the pict- ure of good humor and benevolence. Though very stout, he was active and vigorous and un- tiring in his work for the poor.
 Starting in the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-16

Governor Alger, of Michigan: Senator Ald rich and ex-Governcr Wetmore, of RhoGt Island; John c. New, ex-Congressma
 How, Steve Elkins an a nuuber of othe [ more or less prominent leaders. Dr. R. sI McArthur, of the Fifty-seventh street Bar
 tist church, opened the meeting with prayer Henry Gleason, the secretary of the New York Republican club, read the call, and said that out of town delegates could make the club house in Twenty-eighth street their headquarters. President James P. Fost CT. o1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-16

tlldu I OOl. AO OA were fully 1,5OO delegates in attend ance. Prominent among the leaders were Don c a m - eron, of Pennsyl- vania, s @ n a t o T Frank His ok, Senator E V r t 8, John A. Kasson, Galusha A. Grow, B. F. Jones, ex-
 Governor Foster, Murat Halstead,
 Senator E lmunds,
 Joe AIanley, Pow ell ClaytOn. ex-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-16
Knocked Out in Five Rounds.

NEW YORK, Dec. 16-Jimmy Conlin, the wrestler, and Mike Lyons, a fire man on an English steamer, fought a bare knuckle fight to a finish in a barn on Staten Island last night, London rules, for a purse of S1OO. There were five savage rounds, in all of which Lyons got the worst of it. He had no show at all, and gave it up at the end of the fifth round.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-16
Punished for a Theatre Horror.

PARIS, Dec 16.-The trial of those who were held responsible for the burning of the Opera Comique, which occurred last May, was concluded yesterday. M. Carvalho, the manager of the theatre, was sentenced to three months imprisonment and fined 200 francs. Fireman Andre was sentenced to one months imprisonment. The rest were ornuitfaH
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-16
Said She Was 8 Witch.

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 16.-An astonishing trial was held ill Squire Keigwin's court, at Jacksonville, yesterday. A Mrs. Seller charged John Wahl with assanlt and ba . tery. He stated that she was witch, and had caused sickness and death in his family
 He hung a cross on the gate in the name of the Trinity, hence she was unable to enter, and fell and bruised herself. The suit was
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-16
Late Telegraph.
Special to the EVENING DEMOCRAT. WRECK ON THE B. AND 0. AN EXPRESS TRAIN STRUCK
 BY A FREIGHT.
Engines Wrecked, Fireman Killed and
 Several Persons Iniured.

PITTsBURG, Dec 16.-An accident which resulted in the loss of one life, injury to several persons, and the dam age of much property occurred this morn ing at the crossing of the Baltimore and Ohio and the Toledo and Ohio Central Railroads. An express on the Baltimore and Ohio was struck by freight on the Toledo and Ohio Central, the locomotives fortunately coming together at the same time. Both engines were wrecked and one of the firemen was found dead in the de- bris. The passengers were pretty thor oughly shaken up and several sustained slight injuries
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-16
Weather Indications.

For Saturday, in New Jersey, eastern New York, eastern Pennsylvania, and in New England, fair, slightly warmer weather with westerly winds, backing to southwes and southerly, and followed by cloudiness and snow or rain.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-16

NEW YORK, Dec 15.-FLOUR-Closed weak and slightly lower for some grades; winter wheat extra, S3.l01520; MiSnesota do, S3. 10I5. 70; city mill do. St509475. Southern flour closed at unchanged prices; common to choice extra, $3.3005.10
 WHEAT-Options were moderately active at irregular prices. The close was barely steady at klDAc. lower. Spot lots closed quiet and unchanged. Spot sales of No. red state at 92D93c.; No do, S934c.; ungraded red, S6G COG 1; No. g red winter, S9ISc.; No. red winter, Jan, Ssssc do, Feb, S95sc.; do., March, 919sl14c.
 CORN-Options were dull and weak, closing asa5sc lower. Spot lots closed weak and 4c. lower Spot sales of No mixed at 6IIsc; un. graded do. 60W6lc; No. mixed, Jan. t0S4c bid: do, Feb, 6I4c. bid.
 OATS-Options were dull and weak closing about 16lLc. lower. Spot lots closed steady and unchanged. Spot sales of No white state at A Q14lc.; No. do., 3S34c.; No. mixed, Jan, 31c. ; do. Feb, s14GS714c.
 RYE-Steady; state, 6i16Sc.
 PORK-Dull and unchanged; 1-year-cld mess, S1525 Q 1850; ayear-old do, Sla.500I475.
 LARD-Closed quiet but firm; cash, g. SO; Jan, S7.1S17.S0; Feb, $I.s697Sa
 BUTTER-Firm; state. 1712sc.; western, ls 03sc.
 CHEESE-Quiet and unchanged; state factory, ID@e I34c. western do, 1I1s4IlAc-
 EGGS-Quiet, but steady; state, s4Ds1c.; west crn, a3@2ic.
 SUGAR-Raw dull and unchanged: fair refln- ing, 5IEc. Refined quiet, but steady; cut loaf and crushed, 734c.; cubes, 5Isc.; powdered, 7lsg 1l4c.; granuated, 65sc; confectioners' A. Csc. 1; coffee A. standard, Uss 69c. coffee of A, elsc white extra c, 53xdb55sc; extra c, 5lxI 55fc. {; O, 5A@5sSc; yellow, 456G5c.
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of the same club, then made a speech of welcome to the
 delegates. He said that the party was for a tariff to pro- tect the industries of the land, high enough to reduce the surplus, and yet give employ ment to the wage worker; it was fos putting honest men
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-16

A Family Drowned Through the Ice.
 BISMARCK, D. T., Dec. 16.-While crossing the Missouri river, twenty miles below this city, a family consisting of Charles Whalen, wife and daughter were drowned. They lost the road and the team passed so near a large air hole that the ice broke and the animal and people were lost. The bodies have been carried under the ice.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-16
Powderly's Serious Illness.

SCRANTON, Pa., Dec. 16-It was reported that Mr. Powderly was much better, but it is now learned that he passed a restless night and is worse. His wife and physician are the only persons admitted to his room.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-16
Martial Law in Chicago.

CHICAao, Dec. 16---Hyde park, recently annexed to the city, is under martial law and the city police have taken charge of the village hail and all in it. Controller Morton refus ss to recognize the authority of ths city, though all the other village officer, have, and has lockeI up the books. Mayo, Roche says tho authority of the city must b, recognized.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-16
Washed Overheard and Drowned,

HALIFAX, Dec. 16.-The steamer British Queen arrived yesterday from London. She experienced terrible weather. Fourth Officer Robert Bang was washed overheard Sunday by huge wave and drowned. The vessel suffered considerable damage.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-16
The Production of Anthracite.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 16.-The official statement published of the production of anthracite for the year up to Dec. 1 shows it to have been 31 ,572 ,939 tons, against 29, ,325,- GOO tons last year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-16
THE CONTINENTAL LIFE.
Latest Figures as Given by Insurance
 Commissioner Fyler.

Commissioner Fyler.
 In accordance with an order of Judge Carpenter, the statement of the present condition of the Continental Life Insurance Company has been furnished by Insurance Commissioner Fyler, to counsel for the re- maining officers of the company. The figures previously presented were those of December 31, 1886. The present statement shows an additional impairment of S97,z 3SO and makes total impairment on DS ember l, of S931, 745, leaving out of com sideration S100,000 more of contingent liabilities.
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tion intended tc facilitate the work of organizing the convention. These gen tl e m en were elected secretaries of the convention upon MT. Yates
 m o t i on F. B. Earn S W or t h, oi Michigan; c. s. F or b e IS, of Yer mont; w. S. Dun lap, of Connecti- cut; John E. Ken drick. of Rhode
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Committee on Executive Nominations

Committee on Executive Nominations
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-The committee OF commerce yesterday appointed a sub-com, mittee te whom shall be referred all execu, tive nominations that shall require any investigation. Messrs. Kenna, Vest, Coke, Cullom and Palmer were named as the com. mittee Senator Kenna was made chairman,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-16
Thomas woolfolk Convicted.

MACON, Ga., Dec. 16.-Young Thomas Woolfollx was yesterday convicted of the murder of his father and six members of his family in August last and was sentenced to be hanged Feb. 10, 1885,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-16
THE FRIEND OF THE IMMIGRANTS.

Death of Rev. Father Riordau, the Priest
 of Castle Garden.
 NEW YORK, Dec. 16.-Father John J. Riordan, the widely known pastor of the Castle Garden mission, died in St. Vincent's hospital yesterday, aged 36, of congestion of
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-16
Reported FavOrably.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-The nominations of Secretary Fairchild, Assistant Secretary Maynard and Treasurer Hyatt have been favorably reported from the senate finance committee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-16
The Mexican Mission.

WASHINGTON, Dec 16.-Ex-Congressman Mckenzie, of Kentucky, appears to be slated for the vacant Mexican mission. His friends say he will receive the appointment by the first of the year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-16

Mrs Dr Armand, the great Clairvoyant, will remain at the Cooley House but one week longer, until Friday, December g Do not fail to see her as she is wonderful.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-16
Held for the Grand Jury.

BANGOR, Me-, Dec 16-W Whitney and Eos. ter, charged with the attrocious assault upon and robbery of Peter Bennett, were held for tho grand jury yesterday in $6o,OOO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-16

A Leading German Statesman Dead.
 BERLIN, Dee. 16.-Count Boitzenburg, ex president of the Reichstag, died last night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-16
THE BULLETIN OF COMMERCE.
New York Money and Produce Market
 Quotations,

New York Money and Produce Marke,
 Quotations.
 NEW YORK, Dec 15.-Money closed at pei cent, the lowest rate for the day. The highest rate was G. Exchange closed firmer; posted rates, 4S2la04S6; actual rates, 4sI1s64s13. for sixty days and 4.S5l5G4s5A for demand Governments closed steady; currency 6s, 1l3 bid 4s, coup, 12j bid 4Iss, do., l0715 bid.
 Pacific railroad bonds closed as follows; Union firsts, 114@I1S Union land grants, I030 I05 Union sinking funds, l13@116; Centrals, 11iG1I7 The majority of stocks opened fraction higher than they closed last night. but the market was so dull throughout the morning that prices steadily sagged, and at noon the advance had not only disappeared but prices were dowr a fraction from those of last evening. The market was excessively dull after midday. and dealings were without feature. The 1uctuation. were slight and mainly the result of the opera tions of the smaller class of brokers Prices were changed at the close, some of the list being frac tionally higher, while others were lower to 6 similar extent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-16
REPUBLICANS MEET!
GATHERING OF LEADERS OF THE
 PARTY IN NEW YORK.
Senator Evarts Chosen Permanent Chair man of the Convention-TheC Committes lon Plans for Permanent Organization A Speech by John R. Lynch.

NEW YORK, Dec. 16-The convention o' Republican clubs was called to order yester day forenoon at Chickering hall by Chair man Pool. At the fall of the gavpl there